Tulsa is going green! From home and garden to food and health, eco-friendly and transportation, there are tons of ways we can be green in Tulsa and more sustainable in Green Country. Here are the top 101 tips on How to Go Green in Tulsa. Start being more sustainable and start greening your life by supporting local businesses by using this Tulsa Green Directory and start traveling down the path to a greener and healthier lifestyle in Tulsa and become more sustainable in Green Country!
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101 BEST WAYS TO BE GREEN IN TULSA --

GO GREEN AT HOME --

1. Freecycle: Everyone has at least a few items that they don't really want but can't bear to throw away. Freecycle is all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Freecycling is giving something to someone who will use it -- for free -- instead of throwing it in the garbage freecycle it. For active freecycle groups in Oklahoma visit: freecycle.org

2. Have a garage sale: Don't throw anything away that you think someone may be able to reuse. Have a garage sale in Tulsa. Other people may be able to reuse your old stuff.

3. Grow Your Own Food: Start a small vegetable garden. Even if you don’t have a garden at all, herbs and salads can be grown in a window box, and sprouting seeds is an easy way to grow some fresh food too. Complete self-sufficiency might not be realistic, but any food you can grow at home will be an important contribution to cutting food miles, and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. It will also taste delicious.

4. Start a compost pile: to recycle leftover food like old bread, fruits, vegetables and leftovers. Don't recycle meat and cheese, they create unpleasant odors and will attract pests.

5. For your laundry: Use a clean, low-phosphate or phosphate-free detergent in your laundry. Phosphates ultimately can damage streams and rivers, not to mention they are abrasive and wear out the fibers in your clothes.

6. Recycle your glass: Did you know that the energy you'll save from recycling one glass bottle will light a 100-watt light bulb for four hours.

7. Recycle old newspapers: If we all recycled our Sunday newspapers, we could save more than 500,000 trees every week. Better yet, subscribe to online newspapers: Cancel your paper subscription altogether and get your news online. Each year, 10 million tons of newspapers are tossed into landfills and aren't recycled. If just half of these were recycled, it would save 75 million trees

8. Recycle aluminum: The energy saved from one recycled can will run a television set for three hours.

9. Re-Use: A great way to help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint is to reuse items. 2 ways to reuse items are to re-use them for their original purpose, such as ziploc bags, tinfoil, plastic utensils etc. and finding new uses for things you already own. By doing this you are not consuming any more of the world's precious resources. If just 25 percent of American homes used 10 fewer plastic bags a month, we'd save more than 2.5 billion bags a year.

10. Paper or Plastic: Use reusable cloth or canvas bags. The hard part is remembering to take them with you. But they are sturdier and carry a heck of a lot more stuff. Have a couple of sets and leave one in your vehicle at all times. Paper may be slightly better than plastic because it holds more per bag, but baggers also frequently double bag. Paper bags can be easily reused in many forms and have a better chance of being recycled. If you happen to get a few plastic bags, reuse them as much as possible until they can be used no more.

11. Plant a tree: If every American family planted just one tree, more than a billion pounds of "greenhouse gasses" would be removed from the atmosphere every year.

12. Drive less: This is a challenge in a society that loves its cars, but consider taking mass transit or riding a bicycle whenever possible -- even if its just once or twice a week. Buy a hybrid car and you'll save on your gas bill.

13. Carpool to work: If every commuter car carried just 1 more passenger, we'd save more than half a million gallons of gasoline.

14. Use rechargeable batteries: This will not only help our environment and save you money. Americans use approximately 2 billion unrechargeable batteries every year. A single rechargeable battery can replace up to 1,000 single-use alkaline batteries over its lifetime. Most rechargeable batteries can be recharged up to 1,000 times.hile it's true that rechargeable batteries cost more to purchase, you'll save money over the long run.

15. Call your electric company: PSO and ask about the availability of an "energy audit. Your Electric Company may be able to show you how to save energy and money on your monthly bills.

16. Use latex paint: instead of oil-based paint. It's easier to dispose of and has fewer toxic chemicals.

17. Don't start your dishwasher or clothes washer and dryer until you have a full load. You can save up to 20,000 gallons of water a year by not leaving the faucet running when doing things like brushing teeth, shaving, washing dishes in the sink, or washing the car at home.

18. Keep your car tuned up: A well-tuned up car uses approximately 9 percent less gas than a poorly tuned car.

19. Get a truly 'green' lawn: One hour of mowing your lawn with a gas-powered mower produces as much pollution as driving your car for four hours. For a truly "green" lawn, consider using a push mower or hiring a lawn service that uses solar-rechargeable electric mowers. Set lawnmower blades to the highest setting leaving grass 2-3 inches long. This encourages healthier roots and protects the soil better from the hot Oklahoma sun -- meaning less water is necessary to keep the lawn green and growing.

20. Try eating less meat: especially red meat. Cows require a lot of feed or grass to survive, they pollute water with their waste, and produce a large amount of greenhouse gases. Not to mention that eating a lot of meat can be strenuous on your digestive system and disagreeable for your overall health. Try eating vegetarian a few times a week.

21. Create easy ways to sort trash: Make the process painless by having a simple system in place: regular trash bins, recycling receptacles, a bowl for compost items next to the kitchen sink, the green waste bin outside, and a box for donations in the garage.

22. Always ask yourself, "Is it recyclable?" Americans receive almost 4 million tons of "junk mail" every year; if only 100,000 families stopped their junk mail, we could save up to 150,000 trees every year.

23. Share notes with your family: Use a dry erase board instead of paper to share notes with your family.

24. Recycle plastic: "PET" bottles (those with the number 1 inside the three-arrow recycling symbol) and plastic HDPE (those with the number 2) if they are recycled in your town. Buy in bulk when grocery shopping. It saves money and uses a lot less packaging.

25. Use cloth diapers: to cut down on the 18 billion disposables used by Americans each year -- enough to stretch to the moon and back seven times.

26. Insulate: attics, walls, doors, windows and water heaters to cut heating and cooling use and save money. Look for green insulation in Tulsa. 27. Always check labels for recycled content: Buy products made of recycled content materials. Check the labels.

28. Microwave your meals: You'll use less electricity if you use your Microwave more often. They consume less electricity and are 3.5 and 4.8 times more energy efficient than traditional electric ovens. Cooking and reheating with a microwave is faster and more efficient than a stove top or oven.

29. Adjust your Thermostat: Adjusting your thermostat is free, easy and can yield big savings. Every degree you raise your thermostat in the summer will reduce air conditioning bills by about 2 percent. Lowering the temperature by one degree in winter will save you 3 percent on heating bills. Regular maintenance and a tune up every two or three years will keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, system operating efficiently, saving energy and money. A programmable thermostat is the best way for a family that spends a good part of the day at work or school

30. Switch to cold water: Almost 90 percent of the energy used to wash clothes is used to heat the water. Save money and energy. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water, instead of hot, using a detergent formulated for cold-water use.

31. Line-dry your clothes: Dry your clothes on a laundry line just the way grandma used to rather than throwing them in the dryer. Clothes dyers are the third-largest energy users in the home, behind the refrigerator and washing machine. It may take longer but it dries it just the same.

32. Stop the junk mail: Each year, 100 million trees are cut down and turned into junk mail, with Americans receiving a total of 400 million tons of it every year. Cutting out junk mail is one of the most effective things people can do to reduce pollution. Don't just let the mail keep coming...get on the phone and make it known that you want to be taken off their mailing lists.

33. Switch to CFL: Compact fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Replace incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent's, or use one 100-watt bulb instead of two 60-watt bulbs. You'll get more light and use less energy.

34. Unplug Appliances, entertainment center & electronics: including TVs, cable boxes, DVD players, computers, music systems and gaming consoles, consume up to 40 percent of their full operating power when switched "off" or left in standby mode. They also continue to produce heat, which increases home cooling loads. Turn them completely off all at once with a common surge protector or power strip. They'll last longer and you'll reduce your electric bill. Many appliances use electricity even when they're turned off and uses as much as 75 percent of the electricity used by home electronics and small appliances while they're turned off.

35. Run your Dishwasher on FULL: You'll save up to 20 gallons of water per load, or 7,300 gallons a year. That's as much water as the average person drinks in a lifetime. And don't pre-rinse if your dishwasher can handle it.

36. Don't preheat your oven too long: Don' preheat for more than 10 minutes for breads and cakes. And when roasting meats or baking casseroles, turn off the oven 10 minutes to 15 minutes before cooking time runs out; food will continue to cook without using the extra electricity.

37. Don't let the water run: While you brush your teeth. You'll conserve up to five gallons of water per day -- which could add up to 1.5 billion gallons that could be saved across the country each day.

38. Use filtered water: Buy a water filter for your kitchen faucet instead of buying bottled water which is another way to do away with those plastic water bottles that are clogging landfills and burning up energy in recycling plants. About 1.5 million tons of plastic are used on the bottling of 89 billion liters of drinking water each year.

39. Use low-flow water devices: Wherever you use water, there's a low-flow device to fit it -- from hose nozzles, to showerheads, to faucet aerators. Install low-flow fixtures and low-flow toilets. You can easily exchange your showerhead for a water-saving variety that saves a gallon of water a minute. A faucet aerator for the kitchen or bathroom is a cheap replacement and can immediately cut water consumption in half.

40. Watch the Watts: Find Gadgets such as the Kill-A-Watt and the Watt Minder to help you find the biggest energy users in your home. Plug an appliance into one of these devices and it will tell you how much energy it uses per hour, month, or year and how much it's costing you

41. Clean air filters often: Check air conditioning filters monthly to either clean or replace them. This will help the unit run more efficiently. Better yet: buy a permanent filter that can be washed and re-used. This will save you money over the long run and keep all those disposable filters out of landfills. If your unit is outdoors, check to make sure the coils are not obstructed by any debris.

42. Use Natural fertilizers: Natural fertilizers actually cost less, and using fewer chemicals can save you money and reduce the level of pollution in local waterways and around your home. To boost the health of your lawn, add clover, as it naturally fertilizes the soil and is drought-tolerant. Let the lawn grow a little longer before cutting it -- longer grass chokes out the sunlight weeds need to grow.

43. Know when to replace your appliances: If your furnace, air conditioner or other major appliances are more than 10 years old, it may make sense to replace them with newer, more energy efficient models. Buying newer, Energy Star appliances can save you some money per year as well.

44. Make your own household cleaners: A cost-effective way to make your home greener is to make your own household cleaners. If making your own cleaners isn't an option, look for cleaners carrying the Green Seal. Green Seal is a nonprofit organization that certifies products based on their environmental impact, biodegradability and other factors. Or, clean your house with a non-toxic cleaner. A little water and baking soda makes a terrific cleaning paste for tubs, sinks, stoves, and other surfaces. Its whitening effect is great for cleaning grout. Add a handful to your whites in the wash for brighter clothes. Baking soda is also a great deodorizer, and is non toxic and will not irritate your lungs

45. Fresh Vs Canned Food: Whenever possible, limit purchases of canned fruit and vegetables and substitute for fresh. The process involved in canning fruit is at least 10 times more energy intensive than picking fresh fruit.

46. Buy Organic and foods produced locally: Buy products that contain natural or organic ingredients. Organic products are grown without synthetic pesticides and herbicides and processed without the addition of synthetic chemicals. Some organic options are more expensive. Other products, like cereal and some fruits and vegetables, are very competitive. The secret: Join a co-op. They buy produce in season and it is less expensive than shopping at the grocery store. In addition, you'll be supporting the local farmers, many of whom are using more earth-friendly farming methods.

47. Support Tulsa's Recycle Program: Tulsa has a curbside recycling program, and everyone should participate! If you don't have a curbside program, in Tulsa you can the nearest recycling center.

48. Open those blinds and curtains and turn off the lights: Sunlight is free ... and completely renewable. You'll save on electricity. And sunshine is better for your body. The sun's rays are just the right brightness and spectrum to give you more energy, better regulate your sleep patterns, and improve your mood. Sun equals smiles.

49. Lead by example and spread the word: Recycle, reduce and reuse whenever possible.

50. Support Tulsa 'green' businesses: Many manufacturers, stores, restaurants and coffee houses are greening their businesses with strategies like adopting large scale recycling programs; using sustainable forms of energy, such as solar or wind power; reducing waste; and committing to the use of organic, locally grown or eco-friendly products. By spending your money selectively, you reward greener behavior and encourage other companies to become similarly competitive. And, in many cases, there is no extra cost to consumers.

HEALTH & BEAUTY WAYS TO GO GREEN --

51. Use bars of soap versus liquid wash: It's less expensive, and it saves packaging waste. Not to mention that body wash is primarily water, so the fuel costs for transporting it are higher because it weighs more.

52. Skip the gym or treadmill: If the weather's right, consider giving the treadmill a rest and taking your walking or jogging routine outdoors.

53. Slash Trash: Cut waste by selecting products with less packaging. Three ways to do it: Choose products that come with minimal packaging, buy larger sizes, or buy refills or in bulk which typically have less packaging.

54. Get 2 for 1:Consider using a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner instead of buying each separately. If one in seven U.S. households replaced its shampoo and conditioner purchase with a single two-in-one bottle, the amount of plastic saved per year could fill a football field 27 stories high.

55. Avoid antiperspirants: When you buy deodorant, try to avoid antiperspirants, which use aluminum salts to seal up your pores. In addition to being a potential health toxin, aluminum takes a tremendous amount of energy to mine. If you buy one stick of aluminum-free deodorant, the energy saved could power your laptop for 30 minutes.

GO GREEN KIDS --

56. Turn off the lights: When leaving any room, just a simple flip of a switch conserves energy.

57. Energy: Instead of using the air conditioner or heater, put on a sweater or hat when you are cold or open a window on each side of the house when you are hot. You'll save a lot of energy.

58. Unplug your electronics: Unplug your MP3, phone and camera chargers when not in use.

59. Pack a waste-free lunch: Eliminate plastic bags, plastic utensils, disposable containers, paper napkins and those brown bags. Instead use a lunchbox, reusable drink container, cloth napkin and silverware.

60. For your pets: Wash your pet with organic shampoo, and keep fleas away with non-toxic remedies. Spread leaves or shavings of eucalyptus, fennel, rosemary, red cedar, sassafras or pennyroyal under and around your pet's bed. Sprinkle this powder (Diatomaceous Earth) on your pet and the house. It kills fleas by dehydrating them. Use a mask and vacuum the house after four days.

61. Waste: Ask your parents to take a field trip to our Tulsa landfill to understand there is no "away" in "throwing things away." This is why it is important to learn about recycling and reusing.

62. Food: Ask your parents to take you to a local farmer's market or health food store in Tulsa and have them create a shopping list that focuses on balanced, healthy meals using organic, local produce.

63. Walk or ride your bike as much as possible: or carpool with friends. If you drive and have a car, make sure you regularly change the air and oil filter, keep tires inflated, don't top off the gas, don't be a lead foot, keep the car free from extra weight and don't idle the car when waiting for longer than 30 seconds.

Be Green Kids Resources:

Kids Be Green -- Fun, games & learning the 3 R's on how to go green
Reduce, Re-Use and Recycle -- A Game on the 3 R's
Green Bin -- Kids game on how to recycle & what goes in the bin
Green Kids -- Educational resource on how kids can change the world

GO GREEN AT WORK & OFFICE --

64. Use electronic communications: Submit and distribute assignments and reports electronically. E-mailing a document allows for easier, from-anywhere reference for a teacher or colleague -- and provides proof that it was sent on time.

65. Fax smart: Sending faxes directly from the computer avoids using paper altogether. But if a traditional fax is the only option, either avoid using a cover page or create a reusable cover by laminating the page and using an erasable marker. In addition, avoid the automatic activity report function to save another page. It may be "just a single sheet" of paper, but if everyone followed these green rules, it would really add up.

66. Teleconference more: With hotel, airfare, local transportation, meals, entertainment expenses and tips, business travel certainly adds up. Today's technology expands the definition of face-to-face contact, making a quick meeting with a client or colleague across the country, or the world, possible. Online professional development options abound, as well -- from Web seminars to entire conferences being held virtually.

67. Office & Desk supplies: Keep reuse in mind with desk supplies. Refillable pens and pencils help reduce waste, and items such as paper clips, folders and binders can be saved and reused. The key is staying organized, collecting used supplies of like kinds in the same spot and keeping them within easy reach.

68. Buy recycled office products -- Use recycled paper: Compared to other paper, it takes a lot less energy and water to make. And thanks to increased demand, manufacturers have been able to match quality and performance. Speaking of paper, it's got two sides, so when possible, use them both. Use recycled pens or refills whenever possible.

69. Carpool: Carpooling saves time and money. On a typical day, the average mother with school-age children spends 66 minutes driving -- taking more than five trips to and from home and covering 29 miles. The average commuter carpooling every day would save 500 gallons of gasoline, and 550 pounds of poisonous exhaust emission every year.

70 . Switch Off Your Computer & Monitor: The "sleep mode" reduces energy use by 60 percent to 70 percent, the EPA estimates. As for turning computers on and off, despite a popular misconception, this won't harm the equipment. It will, however, save energy as long as the computer will be inactive for 16 minutes or more. If your job doesn't require constant computer use, break the habit of turning it on first thing and keeping it on all day. When considering a computer brand and model, seek products created for reduced toxin use, that use recycled materials and that prioritize life-cycle management issues. The Energy Star symbol is an easy way to identify energy efficient products, but electricity isn't the only factor to consider.

TULSA GO GREEN CAR & TRANSPORTATION TIPS --

71. Tire Pressure: Keep the tires at the correct PSI (air pressure) at all times. Driving around without proper air pressure in the tires wastes gas.

72. Air conditioning and heat: Minimize the use air conditioning and heating when possible, roll down those windows and breathe some fresh air when the weather permits. 69. Weight matters: Having extra weight(tools, sports equipment, etc.) in the car hurts gas mileage.

73. Gas-saving driving: If you must drive, at least ensure that you're using less gas by doing so. Some common recommendations to do so: ease up on the gas pedal and brake pedal, be sure your tires are inflated and your engine is running smoothly, don't have your car on idle for too long, and get a fuel-efficient car.

74. Buy a hybrid vehicle: The advantages of these combination gas/electric autos have become well-known since pump prices have stabilized around $3 for the last couple of years.

75. Weight matters: Having extra weight(tools, sports equipment, etc.) in the car hurts gas mileage.

GO GREEN SHOPPING TIPS --

"Green purchasing" means buying smart and involves learning about all the ways that a product can affect the environment during the course of its "life cycle" - from the materials used to manufacture it, to how you use it, to what you do with it when you're finished with it. Shop green and keep the environment in mind by helping conserve natural resources, save energy, and prevent waste. Green purchasing can also mean not buying things you don't need. By educating yourself about the products you buy, you can make a difference in protecting our environment.

76. Go For Natural Fibers: Buy products with natural fibers, like cotton and wool, that are naturally fire resistant.

77. Look for PVC-free Toys for your Kids: PVC (aka polyvinyl chloride) seems to be everywhere we look. Some beach toys, teethers, dolls, and even (gasp!) rubber duckies are cheaply manufactured with the environmentally dubious material. A dioxin-producing powerhouse, PVC releases toxins into the environment all the way through its life cycle from manufacturing to disposal.

78. Buy durable products: Instead of buying disposable products, which are wasteful, buy things that will last a long time, such as rechargeable batteries and reusable plastic mugs for drinks.

79. Buy smart: Take time to think before you buy -- maybe you don't really need it. Maybe you can think of an alternative to buying a product, such as renting a DVD instead of buying it or sending a free e-card instead of a paper birthday card.

80. Buy used: Buying things that have been used before means that your purchase doesn't use more resources or energy. If the item is still reusable when you're through with it, then the next person to use it is not using additional resources either. You can find authentic retro clothes, furniture and accessories, Cds, Books and even sports equipment at your local thrift store. You can even find designer clothing and fabulous home decor from local Tulsa Consignment Shops and Consignment Furniture.

81. Take Reusable Shopping Bags: This is often a first step for those seeking to go green. It's easy, inexpensive and makes a real difference. Both plastic and paper bags can be bad for the environment.

82. Buy Products in Bulk: A family of four can save $2,000 a year at the supermarket by choosing large sizes instead of individual serving sizes. About ten cents of every shopping dollar is used to pay for packaging, and small sizes use more packaging per ounce than larger sizes. Buying in bulk will help save money and the environment.

83. Shop Online: More and more people are choosing to shop online. Stay green at your computer screen with these tips:

When buying a gift for someone who lives far away, ship the item directly to the recipient's home rather than your home first.
Order multiple items that can be shipped together in one purchase to decrease packaging material and transportation costs.
Ship products through the U.S. Postal Service
Recycle or reuse all shipping material.

GO GREEN MONEY & BANKING TIPS --

84. Pay your bills electronically: Once you're online looking at those charges, it just takes a couple extra clicks to make the payment.

85. Cancel the canceled checks: If you still get paper bank statements that include canceled checks, at least cancel the canceled checks. You can reconcile your account just fine without all those extra slips of paper.

86. Get your bank statement electronically: If you're worried about computer hackers, don't. Most banks send you an e-mail with a link to a secure Web site where you can check your balance.

87. Direct-deposit your pay: Most employers and banks can handle your request. In fact, they probably prefer the method. Your paycheck will always be in the bank, not in the mail, and there's no environmentally wasteful paper paycheck to worry about.

LEISURE & VACATION GREEN TIPS--

88. Take an Oklahoma Staycation & Explore Oklahoma: This term swept the nation last spring with high gas prices at the beginning of the summer. It's a new year and gas prices are back down, but with high unemployment and a shaky economy, an Oklahoma staycation is as relevant - and green - as ever. Find out what an Oklahoma vacation is about and check out what's really under your nose such as: parks, museums, organic farms, lakes, and family vacations in Oklahoma. Day-trippers have the added benefit of not needing to pay for pricey hotels and families don't have to endure hours of "are we there yet?" Pack up a picnic basket with reusable utensils and dinnerware and a reusable water bottle. Sample fresh produce and foods from the farmer's market in Tulsa.

89. Drink tap water at restaurants: Tap water is more strictly regulated than bottled water and many restaurants have water filters so there's no need to add tons of plastic and glass bottles and jugs -- about 60 million a day -- to landfills.

90. Download music and rent movies: Download tunes instead of purchasing them at the store. Each month, more than 45 tons of CDs become obsolete, outdated or unwanted and end up in landfills. One hundred thousand DVD's and CDs are thrown away each month. So you won't be contributing to the trash pile.

91 . Take an Eco-tour Vacation: For a conscientious vacation, try an eco-tour. These earth-friendly getaways seek to enhance awareness of our natural world, promote conservation, minimize impact and provide a positive experience for guests and hosts. Some even put you to work improving the local ecosystem.

92 . Seek 'green' lodging: Business travelers can go green in comfort, thanks to the growing number of urban hotels, luxury resorts and lodgings that are minding their carbon footprint. For an extensive list of hotels going green, visit EnvironmentallyFriendlyHotels.com

92 . Use digital cameras: Some 686 million rolls of film are processed each year and the solutions used the make the prints often contain hazardous chemical that require special treatment and disposal. Digital cameras continue to become more affordable and the savings on film can be significant.

93. Buy tickets online: Airline, movie and event tickets can be purchased online or by telephone and printed at home and you'll save time and paper waste. Print-at-home tickets use plain copy paper, which is easier to make into recycled paper than the paperboard used for printed tickets.

94. Pack light: Every additional 10 pounds per traveler requires an additional 350 million gallons of jet fuel per year, which is enough to keep a 747 flying continuously for 10 years.

95. Research your trip online: Print out only the pages or maps you'll actually need. Close to 1 million guidebooks are printed annually, but just 18 percent get recycled. Map paper is particularly difficult, if not impossible, to recycle because of all the ink used. You'll save time, money and paper waste.

96. Rent hybrid cars: Try a hybrid or more fuel-efficient car. A hybrid rental can go three times as far as a standard sedan on a single tank of gas.

97. Refill your drinks or buy soft drinks in a cup: Use a refillable bottle or a coffee thermos when you travel. Buy soda from a fountain in a paper cup instead of in a can or plastic bottle. You'll reduce the amount of aluminum cans and plastic bottles wasted.

98. Give smaller gifts: Gift cards, concert tickets, restaurant certificates and movie vouchers are great alternatives to holiday presents than heavily packaged and wrapped in expensive and hard-to-recycle paper. You'll also reduce time, stress and energy associated with traffic, crowds and long checkout lines.

99. Get the holiday LED Lights: Next time you replace your holiday lights, save both money and energy by choosing LED types. What's more, with a 100,000-hour life span, your LED lights could last until the next century.

100. Go for glass Instead of Cans: The energy required to produce a single 12-ounce aluminum can from virgin ore is enough to produce nearly two 12-ounce glass bottles. So the next time you buy a six-pack of beer to for glass bottles instead of aluminum cans.

101. Spread the Word about Going Green in Tulsa: Bring awareness to wasteful people around you not only by telling them to Go Green in Tulsa but lead by example. By being Greener in your life and showing people how easy it can be...they gain confidence that they can follow suit. Suggest ways that they could be more eco-friendly and point out how much they can save.

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